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WG52 WUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 WUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,803 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect buff light (4.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,387 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNTS GETTING STIFF FOUND ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,611 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front leg top mount slight play

Nearside Front shock outer case corroded

all 4 coil springs corroded

both fuel filler pipes corroded

engine on min of oil

small oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,598 miles

Emissions not tested due to the state of the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front leg top mount slight play

Nearside Front shock outer case corroded

all 4 coil springs corroded

both fuel filler pipes corroded

engine on min of oil

small oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,061 miles

rear service brakes getting a little lazy

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,909 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,852 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 45,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,630 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake lever high

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,286 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 14,286 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 8,163 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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WG52 WUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG52 WUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG52 WUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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